DiabloFans.com has word from an Activision/Blizzard business teleconference, reporting "Mike Morhaime said that Diablo 3 would be heading into Beta 'later this month'," though we've seen several indications this may be the friends and family beta, rather than a more widespread test of the action/RPG sequel. They also have a follow-up post with some leaked Diablo III beta video which may not last long.

Gojo wrote on Sep 2, 2011, 21:32:Stay strong everyone, don't give in to their draconian DRM no matter how awesome the game looks.Must resist Diablo awesomesauce.Keep repeating Blizzard is evil.. Blizzard is evil.

I dunno I hardly consider a game looking like it came straight out of 2004 awesome.